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FORMER Central Bank governor Winston Dookeran believes that while Donald Trump's "America First" policy may cause significant shifts in global trade, there is no need for panic – but there is a clear need for preparedness.

Dookeran warned that the Caribbean, particularly TT, should brace for possible economic shocks as Trump's trade and tariff decisions unfold, especially with his transactional approach to foreign policy.

“His rhetoric, particularly on trade and tariffs, is aimed at generating flow of funds to the US,” Dookeran told Newsday in a recent interview.